The Mafia and The Billionaire

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ollow her. Despite her apparent independence, I felt the need to know more about her. She had managed t

ce. I decided to follow her, being careful to remain a shadow in the background. I didn

low her. Intrigued, I stepped out of my car and ventured into the store. Serene, engrossed in her convers

t a handful of gowns. I heard her half-sister gasp, and I could almost see the surprise on her face. I was certain that t

ng she likes," I instructed before making my exit. I decided to head

acing the black card I ha

y done?"

ere else," he informed me. "She's back at

ight be getting the g

at she had made a call and the gown w

store, knowing her father would be ther

s she's always one step ahead of her father," he

working as Von left my office, feeling at ease knowing that Serene was secure in the penthouse. My g

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f money. I found myself wondering what he hoped to gain from

table far from the host. I was curious to see how Serene would navigate this

let her do her thing, not bothering to check on her appearance. She was alread

the venue, ready to report back

for your presence. Serendipity Jewelry is my pride and joy. I've invested significant time and effort into making it what it is today," Lo

out to me," he continued, his eyes glistening with unshed tears. "Please, everyone, witness the

d the images. The entire video was motivational, and if Serene hadn't been my wife and I hadn't spoken to her, I might have bought into the

hands with a group of business professionals. It was a video, and

if I were to leave this world, my daughter Serene would have a vast collection to use until she can create her own," th

hen to Daisy. It was clear that he was not the one responsible for the designs that Serendipity had

unning white and silver gown that accentuated her perfect figure. As she gracefully turned, the back of the

only strategic parts covered. Every man in the room was likely fantasizing about he

the same intensity. The commotion was so loud that it drew my attention away fr

onor my mother's hard work," Serene

ago. What hard work are you talking a

ompany anyway?" Serene retorted, raising an eyebro

, scanning the room for someone to remove Serene. And when he found

's passing," Serene stated. "Oh, right after my mother's death. I haven't even had a chance to mourn, and yet you've already brought

s asked, whispering and starting a fl

e one who did all the work, contrary to what he wanted us to be

even encountered her once while she was negotiating with a stone supplier for her

all eyes turned to the stage as Mavie made her entrance, wearing a st

nted mother, Daisy," she said, placing her hand on her chest with the necklac

th that necklace?" Serene asked,

on. Mavie's mouth hung open as she realized she was being laughed at. D

, Serene took the stage, continuing the party and assuming the role of the host. The e

ly declining the advances of those who tried to get closer t

t it seemed unnecessary now. Serene had everything

there when Serene arrived so as not to raise any suspicio

yearned to remain by her side, but I was compelled to do so. I glanced at Serene one last time before blen